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Demarest

New Jersey · 4,981 residents · 2.072 sq mi
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Demarest is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $153,558. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $716,100. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 80% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,981
+3%since 2000
from 4,845 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,404 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,338 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+9%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Demarest
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$153,558
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,286 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,261
+58%since 2000
from $51,939 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
78.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services17.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$716,100
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
8.5% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+33%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(3,616)
Black0.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(167)
Asian20.2%(977)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.2%(2,335)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59%(2,941)
Black0.8%(41)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(270)
Asian31.4%(1,562)
Other2.1%(104)
Diversity Score67.3%(3,350)
Diversity Score
67
+40%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
33.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.5 min
+21%since 2000
from 31.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.1%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
34.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Demarest, New Jersey?

Demarest, New Jersey has about 4,981 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Demarest, New Jersey?

The typical household in Demarest, New Jersey earns about $153,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Demarest, New Jersey expensive?

In Demarest, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $716,100, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Demarest, New Jersey?

About 75.2% of adults age 25 and over in Demarest, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Demarest, New Jersey?

About 2.6% of people in Demarest, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Demarest, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Demarest, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 181 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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